IceCon 2018

We did it in 2016 and we are doing again this year - a genre convention, focussed on books, here in tiny Iceland. IceCon18 is a reality, and you can check out the program and details here: IceCon2018!!! The Guest of Honor is master fantasist and story-weaver Naomi Novik and this con's Scandinavian Guest of … Continue reading IceCon 2018 →

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2018 / 2019 Richard Thomas Fiction Writing Course Guide

I wholeheartedly recommend this for anyone looking to step up their writing game.

- What Does Not Kill Me -

I’ve decided to teach and write full-time! So that means I’m expanding my catalog of classes, and opening it up to authors of all levels. If you’d like the complete University of Richard Fiction Writing Course Guide, click here to email me now! It includes more information on my classes such as rates, length, overviews, books, and testimonials.

What classes am I offering in 2018 and 2019? Here is the list:

  • Short Story Mechanics (LitReactor.com) two weeks long
  • Keep It Brief: A Flash Fiction Intensive (LitReactor.com) two weeks long
  • Contemporary Dark Fiction (Skype, email, and Facebook) 16 weeks long
  • Advanced Creative Writing Workshop (Skype, email, and Facebook) 16 weeks long
  • Novel in a Year (via Skype, email, and Facebook) 52 weeks long

Come join the fun! And help take your writing to the next level. Class sizes are small, and payment plans are available, so drop me a note today!

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Should We Delete Our Social Media Accounts?

I've been wondering recently about writers who are most productive. In my own quest to become as productive as possible (make writing a habit, set aside time each day, make myself accountable to someone...) I have overlooked one of the things that fucks up my productivity the most; the cost of constant context switching due … Continue reading Should We Delete Our Social Media Accounts? →

Just Some Fancy Books – Instagram

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